Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba edged past Atletico Mitre de Santiago del Estero 2-1 in a tightly contested Primera Nacional encounter on 8 June 2026, earning a vital three points on home soil at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. The result keeps the Bodeguero firmly in the promotion hunt, while el Santo slipped to a second consecutive defeat on the road.

Match Overview

Playing on a dry, quick pitch under the floodlights, Godoy Cruz made an aggressive start and were rewarded early. Forward Gianluca Prestianni opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a through ball from midfield and finishing low past goalkeeper Maximiliano Cavallotti. The hosts dominated possession for much of the first half, using width from full-backs to stretch Atletico Mitre’s compact 4‑4‑2 shape.

Atletico Mitre grew into the contest after the half-hour mark and began to create half-chances through the lively runs of winger Agustín Lattanzi. In the 38th minute, a quick counter‑attack caught Godoy Cruz’s defence out of position, and Lattanzi’s cross was met by striker Federico Andrada, who volleyed home from eight yards to equalise.

Key Moments

• 12' — Goal by Gianluca Prestianni (Godoy Cruz): A smooth build‑up from the back, Prestianni ghosted between centre‑backs and slotted past Cavallotti.
• 38' — Goal by Federico Andrada (Atletico Mitre): Lattanzi broke down the right, cut the ball back, and Andrada struck first‑time.
• 67' — Winning goal by Tomás Badaloni (Godoy Cruz): A corner kick delivery from the left found Badaloni unmarked at the near post; his glancing header sailed into the far corner.
• 85' — Atletico Mitre’s best chance: A free‑kick from 25 yards forced a reflex save from Godoy Cruz goalkeeper Diego Rodríguez.

Tactical Story

Godoy Cruz employed a fluid 4‑3‑3 that frequently shifted into a 2‑3‑5 shape in possession, with full‑backs pushing high and central midfielders rotating to create overloads. After conceding, they tightened the midfield triangle, forcing Mitre to rely on long balls rather than combination play. Atletico Mitre defended in a mid‑block but struggled to track the late runs of Godoy Cruz’s central midfielders into the box.

The second half saw the home side increase the tempo, and the winning goal came from a set‑piece — an area Godoy Cruz had targeted in training, according to post‑match interviews. Atletico Mitre’s inability to clear the first ball proved costly.

Standout Players

• Tomás Badaloni (Godoy Cruz): Scored the decisive header and was a constant aerial threat. Won 8 of 12 duels.
• Gianluca Prestianni (Godoy Cruz): Opened the scoring and created three chances. His movement off the ball unsettled Mitre’s defence.
• Agustín Lattanzi (Atletico Mitre): The most dangerous visiting player, providing the assist and testing Rodríguez with a few long‑range efforts.

League Impact

With the victory, Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba moved up to third place in the Primera Nacional standings, four points behind leaders San Martín de Tucumán with a game in hand. Atletico Mitre dropped to 14th, now seven points adrift of the play‑off zone. The Bodeguero will next face Deportivo Madryn away, while el Santo return home to host Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.

The match attracted an attendance of 18,200 at the Malvinas Argentinas, one of the season’s larger crowds in the second tier, reflecting the growing optimism in Mendoza around the club’s promotion push.